August 5 • 1:00 PM
Join us for the inspiring film Dr. Norman C. Francis: A Legacy of Leadership – celebrating the life and impact of one of America’s most visionary educational leaders.

Following the screening, enjoy a powerful fireside chat hosted by Xavier University of Louisiana – Office of Institutional Advancement and the American Heart Association.

Special Guests:
• Dr. Reynold Verret – President, Xavier University of Louisiana
• Pamela Garmon Johnson – Vice President, Health Equity & National Partnership, American Heart Association
• Dr. Regina Benjamin – 18th Surgeon General of the United States

This event honors the legacy of leadership, education, and health equity – and is one you won’t want to miss.

Playing at the Strand Theatre MV on Wednesday, August 6th at 4p is Rise Of The Legion - How The Best HBCU Band Found Its Voice. This documentary is sponsored by Norfolk State University.

Duke Ellington School of Arts presents